Lloyds TSB to launch enterprise awards in November

Lloyds TSB is partnering with the National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) to launch the Lloyds TSB Enterprise Awards, offering students and graduates in England and Wales the chance to win up to £50,000.

The aim of the programme is to encourage a culture of young enterprise and support the needs of businesses in their critical early years.

Through these awards Lloyds will be searching for the two businesses that it believes stand out amongst the many thousands of existing enterprises. The expectation is that the winners will inspire the entrepreneurs of the future.

Two Awards will be made - Best Enterprise and Best Start-up Enterprise Business.

National winners will receive £50,000 in cash and business mentoring to take their business through to the next phase of growth. Students and graduates in England and Wales who are looking to start up a new business venture may apply.

The scheme is due to open to nominations in November 2011.

In the meantime, interested parties may register interest for the Awards: http://lloyds.owb.uk.com/register-interest-enterprise-awards/default.asp